Stalin and the Soviet Union offers new interpretations of recently uncovered archives examining the Soviet leader's domestic and foreign policy. It covers core topics such as:

* Stalin's rise to power
* the economy
* society
* culture
* the Cold War
* the Second World War
* terror.

For all students of Russia, Stalin and European history, this will prove essential reading, and a clear background and guide to exam success.

Series Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Stalin's rise and rule, 2. Stalinist politics and terror, 3. Stalin's economic policies, 4. Society and culture, 5. Stalin's foreign policy, 1929-41, 6. The Soviet Union at war, 1941-5, 7. Stalin's post-war regime, 1945-53, 8. An overall summary, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Stephen J. Lee is Head of History at Bromsgrove School. His many publications include Aspects of European History (in two volumes), Peter the Great and The European Dictatorships, 1918-1945